BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T120 SBXMOT history
T120 SBX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 149,358 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T120 SBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T120 SBX was last recorded at 149,358 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 6,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2017: 101,807 miles, lower than 101,809 miles on 7 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,659 miles · 27 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,699 miles
- Average per year
- 7,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 149,358 miles
- 2023 – 142,659 miles
- 2022 – 136,396 miles
- 2021 – 129,673 miles
- 2020 – 123,165 miles
- 2019 – 117,042 miles
- 2018 – 109,604 miles
- 2017 – 101,807 miles
- 2016 – 91,632 miles
- 2015 – 84,614 miles
- 2014 – 77,584 miles
- 2013 – 69,917 miles
- 2012 – 61,589 miles
- 2011 – 55,490 miles
- 2010 – 46,386 miles
- 2009 – 39,055 miles
- 2008 – 29,615 miles
- 2007 – 21,143 miles
- 2006 – 17,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail149,358 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail149,358 miles (+6,699)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,358 miles
- Test number
- 101326613362
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,659 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,659 miles
- Test number
- 242204928081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,637 miles (+6,241)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,637 miles
- Test number
- 740335937999
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass136,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,396 miles
- Test number
- 417050322239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,386 miles (+6,713)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,386 miles
- Test number
- 132433645742
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,673 miles (+6,508)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,673 miles
- Test number
- 530091975982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 123,165 miles
- Test number
- 619060454485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,165 miles (+116)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,165 miles
- Test number
- 182102843188
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,049 miles (+6,007)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,049 miles
- Test number
- 878997479428
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,042 miles (+7,438)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,042 miles
- Test number
- 908848906275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,604 miles (+7,797)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,604 miles
- Test number
- 412785842199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,807 miles (-2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,807 miles
- Test number
- 546999378284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail101,809 miles (+10,177)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,809 miles
- Test number
- 735994320383
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass91,632 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,632 miles
- Test number
- 498783883527
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Pass84,614 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 84,614 miles
- Test number
- 751438865773
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,584 miles (+64)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,584 miles
- Test number
- 305049674240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,520 miles (+7,603)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,520 miles
- Test number
- 228335674217
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,917 miles (+8,328)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 69,917 miles
- Test number
- 798400783260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass61,589 miles (+6,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,589 miles
- Test number
- 128808372261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,490 miles (+9,104)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,490 miles
- Test number
- 685889371265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front wipers split - still clearing screen
- NoteN/s rear brake is binding slightly
Pass46,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 46,386 miles
- Test number
- 851723570242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,386 miles (+7,331)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,386 miles
- Test number
- 223492570271
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass39,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 443404779266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,055 miles (+9,440)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 842903179249
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Pass29,615 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 29,615 miles
- Test number
- 100954988266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,015 miles (+6,872)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,015 miles
- Test number
- 331113388104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,143 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,143 miles
- Test number
- 994917357107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass17,049 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,049 miles
- Test number
- 314046046198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T120 SBX
- Does T120 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T120 SBX expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T120 SBX?
- The MOT on T120 SBX expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T120 SBX done?
- T120 SBX was recorded at 149,358 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 7,170 miles a year.
- Has T120 SBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T120 SBX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T120 SBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T120 SBX find?
- T120 SBX failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 8 more.
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